Parenting

You raised her with love—but planning her wedding might test your spirit. Learn how to support your daughter, set boundaries, and keep your heart focused on what truly matters.

You’ve likely heard Gen Z called soft or self-absorbed—but have you sat down and listened? Here are four surprising truths about today’s teens that will reshape how you pray for and guide them.

Most adult children want their parents to know that they still love and value them, but they need some time and space to figure things out. Here are 7 more things adult children want their parents to know.

Whether you love it or hate it, Halloween is a great time for Christians to do more than stock up on candy: it’s a time to talk to our kids about how to bring light into a dark world.

A survey by LifeWay Research several years ago found that Christians are divided over the celebration of Halloween. Most (54 percent) said it was all in good fun, while 18 percent celebrated it but without the pagan elements and 23 percent avoided it altogether.

Cultivate a deeper sense of thankfulness in your children with creative, festive practices like a Praise Pumpkin, Gratitude Tree, or a "I Am Thankful for..." Tablecloth. These simple, engaging activities foster a lifelong habit of gratitude and spiritual connection.

Family is an important concept in the Bible. God instituted family when He created Eve as a helpmeet for Adam. The rest of the Bible speaks of family in its various roles, and most important is the church as God’s family.

Do my prayers for protection make any difference? Are my prayers powerful enough to change the present or the future? Does God want to hear them? Yes. A thousand times yes.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing as a parent, this is for you. Discover why your mistakes may be the most powerful part of your parenting story.

Whether it's for a fall-themed party or a trunk-or-treat festivity, there's almost nothing cuter and more fun than dressing in biblically-themed costumes to spread the light of Jesus and celebrate our faith during harvest time. From simple DIY ideas to nuanced costume ideas available online, these are some of the best kid-approved ideas out there.

Bedtime is a good time to help your children memorize Scripture. What are some good verses to help your children to fill their minds and hearts with God’s word?

Trust that you are not only capable but so much stronger than you may think because God created you for this. And, He’s got you!

But the adjustment for women doesn't stop at pregnancy. Having children is also full of unanticipated challenges, feelings, and circumstances.

The main idea is to lay the foundation to help prepare kids to come to know Jesus.

Fall is here, and soon it will be Halloween. We live in an uncertain world where bad things happen, and Halloween is no exception. If your children are going to take part in trick-or-treating or other events and activities this season, here are some ways to keep them safe.

I do understand. I get it. I get how it all begins to take its toll after a while. I understand how you must pretend to be okay when inwardly falling apart. How you have to care for your family's needs but secretly want to run away at the same time. Between the forced smiles, crying spells that spring out of nowhere, ghastly momma rage, and the numbness brought on by a haze that blocks out any light, it's no wonder you struggle - in complete silence.

This joyful new animated series brings Jesus into the hearts and questions of children with truth, humor, and faith in every episode.

Getting advice, especially as a new parent, is like a rite of passage. The reality is that you are going to receive advice many times throughout this journey; it is unavoidable. The good news is that as parents, we can learn from one another and share our own stories, allowing us to shift the good advice from the not-so-good advice. So, with that, here is a collection of bad parenting advice, mostly for new parents, but could be applied for other seasons as well, that may spur on a few laughs, cause an "aha" moment, or give you a big virtual hug as realize you aren't alone.

If you are a Christian parent, Halloween can pose a dilemma. We don’t want to deny our children a fun time with their peers, but we also don’t want to compromise our faith. What should we do? Let’s explore the options.

Letting go is never easy, but it’s part of God’s design. These biblical steps can help you encourage your grown children’s marriage without clinging or overstepping.